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“They just want to sit back and relax, they have no plans yet what to spend the money on and have no plans for a party.”

A close family friend also said the siblings won’t be going over the top on their holiday either.

They added: “They are a lovely ordinary bunch of people – you couldn’t meet nicer. They always go away together to Spain on an annual holiday and this year, despite landing the huge jackpot, they will do the same.

“No fancy apartments, no posh hotels. They will be happy in their package holiday resort – and will get there on low-cost flights.”

The pal revealed the newly-minted multi-millionaires all went for a celebratory lunch together in Dublin city centre before meeting up with financial advisors. They added: “It was tea and coffee on the first night, followed by a takeaway. Nothing wild.

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“They have a lot to take in. They will get almost €20million each and that is a life-changing amount of money. And it’s all tax-free.”

Many of the family have been staying in a hotel organised by the National Lottery. The pal told how the family “didn’t get a wink of sleep” the night the news broke and they realised they were instant multi-millionaires.

The winning ticket was hidden in an Argos catalogue and kept under the mattress overnight on Tuesday until it could be verified on Wednesday morning.

But they all slept soundly after a long day in talks with National Lottery executives.

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“We are known as the lucky shop when it comes to scratchcard winnings.

“We have had a lot of people win €5,000 and €10,000.

“The Naul is a very unique village, everyone knows everyone. Everyone is behind this lucky family.”

Lottery spokeswoman Ms Donohoe confirmed the newsagent is in for €25,000 payout after selling the winning ticket.Local Gerry Russell, who was buying scratchcards in the shop on Thursday has had his own luck at the store.

He revealed he pocketed a few thousand euro just a few years ago, adding: “I do the Lotto here every week. I won €3,000 on a Quick Pick ticket four years ago and I put it towards a new car.